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The Amtrak servicing facility in Chicago, with the Metra yard and Amtrak's engine shop. You can see the Chicago skyline in the background, the Sears Tower still dominates. Just behind Amtrak's building you can see the Chicago Tower.

This is the commuter rail station in Auburn, WA. Built for the Seattle Sounder commuter trains, it was opened on On Sunday, September 17th, 2000. Sounder representatives, local and state officials, invited guests and the general public gathered for a ceremony marking the beginning of commuter rail service in the Seattle area.

This is the commuter rail station in Auburn, WA. Built for the Seattle Sounder commuter trains, it was opened on On Sunday, September 17th, 2000. Sounder representatives, local and state officials, invited guests and the general public gathered for a ceremony marking the beginning of commuter rail service in the Seattle area. Dave Earling, Sound Transit Board Chair and Edmonds City Councilperson was master of ceremonies.

This is the commuter rail station in Auburn, WA. Built for the Seattle Sounder commuter trains, it was opened on On Sunday, September 17th, 2000. Sounder representatives, local and state officials, invited guests and the general public gathered for a ceremony marking the beginning of commuter rail service in the Seattle area.

The Auburn Riverside High School band was also on hand for the ceremony. Note how the school colors (Blue and Teal) match the colors used by Sound Transit. Given the forests and plentiful water in this area, this a popular color scheme.

A photo of the Auburn Station. The glass panels that appeared fairly dull in the cloudy morning now have taken on a whole different aspect when the sunlight hits them. The light and shadows create fascinating designs.